Ofe Akuya, LMSW

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Ofe Akuya, LMSW

Ofe Akuya, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

✓ In-Office: Rockville, MD
✓ Virtual Visits

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Carefirst/BCBS
  • Cigna

To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

About Me (she/her)

    Life’s challenges can often leave individuals feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from their true selves. This pain, whether it stems from trauma, anxiety, or relationship difficulties, can feel isolating and unmanageable.

    By integrating a Dialectical Behavior Therapy informed approach with narrative therapy, clients can learn to understand and manage their emotions, develop healthier coping strategies, and transform their personal stories into ones of empowerment and growth. With a focus on radical acceptance, emotional regulation, and meaning-making, clients are supported in rebuilding resilience and finding new ways to approach life’s obstacles.

    If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing and reclaiming your narrative, reach out today to begin the journey toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

    Modalities

    Approaches

    • Collaborative
    • Culturally-Sensitive
    • Emotionally Focused
    • Person-Centered
    • Strength-Based
    • Trauma-Focused

    Special Experience Working With

    • LGBTQ+ Populations
      • Agender
      • Asexual
      • Bisexual
      • Gay
      • Lesbian
      • Transgender
      • Queer
      • Questioning
    • Asian Populations
    • Black/African-American Populations
    • Hispanic/Latino Populations
    • Mixed Race Populations
    • Native American Populations
    • Pacific Islander Populations

    Education

    • Master’s in Social Work – Simmons University

    Areas of Expertise

    • Addictive Behaviors
    • Anger Management
    • Anxiety/Anxiety Disorders
    • Behavioral Issues
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Borderline Disorder
    • Bullying
    • Codependency
    • Communication Issues
    • Coping Skills
    • Depression
    • Disordered Eating
    • Divorce/Blended Families
    • Family Conflict
    • Grief & Loss
    • Identity Development
    • Infidelity
    • Life Transitions/Adjustment
    • LGBTQ+ Issues
    • Marginalized Communities
    • Mood Disorders
    • Narcissistic Personality
    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Peer Relationships
    • Racial/Ethnic Identity
    • Self-Esteem Issues
    • Self-Harm
    • Sexual Abuse
    • Stress Management
    • Substance Use
    • Suicidal Ideation
    • Trauma & PTSD
    • Women’s Issues

    Fun Fact

    • I spend most of my free time on the potter’s wheel!
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    Zaynub Siddiqui, LGPC

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    Zaynub Siddiqui | LGPC

    Zaynub Siddiqui, LGPC

    Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

    ✓ Virtual Visits

    Insurances Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Carefirst/BCBS
    • Cigna

    To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

    About Me

      Hello! I’m Zaynub Siddiqui, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the state of Maryland. I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.

      Personally, I use a holistic approach that values each person as a whole —mind, body, and spirit. It’s my firm believe that everyone is capable of growth and healing when given the right tools and support, and I strive to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered.

      Life’s complexities can feel stressful, but therapy offers a space where you can show up exactly as you are—with all your feelings, uncertainties, and hopes. My approach is you-centered, ensuring that each session meets you where you are. Together, we’ll identify patterns, foster self-awareness, and work toward meaningful change. Whether we’re exploring new perspectives, practicing skills to manage emotions, or sitting with life’s uncertainties, every session will honor where you are and where you want to be.

      I integrate Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and humanistic modalities to help you gain insight into your experiences, connect with your values, and develop practical skills to navigate life’s complexities. As a multicultural counselor, I also recognize the impact of cultural identity and systemic influences on your experiences. Together, we’ll explore how these factors shape your perspective and how you can use your strengths to overcome challenges. Let’s work together to build a life that feels authentic and meaningful to you.

      Education

      • Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Couseling – Johns Hopkins University

      Approaches

      • Collaborative
      • Culturally-Sensitive
      • Holistic
      • Person-Centered
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      Aleena Portugal, LGPC

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      Aleena Portugal, LGPC

      Aleena Portugal, LGPC

      Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

      ✓ Virtual Visits

      Insurances Accepted

      • Aetna
      • Carefirst/BCBS
      • Cigna

      To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

      About Me (she/her/hers)

        I’m Aleena Portugal, a Maryland-licensed therapist dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life’s challenges and thrive.

        I specialize in trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and personality disorders. My approach is eclectic and highly personalized, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and person-centered techniques to meet your unique needs and goals.

        My mission is to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel empowered to explore your emotions, heal from past experiences, and develop tools for long-term growth. Whether you’re looking to manage overwhelming emotions, gain self-awareness, or work through life’s transitions, we’ll collaborate to uncover the strategies that work best for you.

        Outside of therapy, I find joy in reading, staying active, traveling, and spending time with my dog—these moments of balance and inspiration help me bring my best self to our sessions.

        If you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing and self-discovery, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s work together to create the life you envision.

        Approaches

        • Collaborative
        • Culturally-Sensitive
        • Faith-Based
        • Person-Centered
        • Trauma-Focused

        Special Experience Working With

        • LGBTQ+ Populations
          • Asexual
          • Bisexual
          • Gay
          • Gender-Fluid or Two-Spirit
          • Lesbian
          • Transgender
          • Queer
          • Questioning
        • Hispanic/Latino Populations

        Education

        • Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Couseling, Focus on Child and Adolescent Disorders –  Grand Canyon University

        Areas of Expertise

        • ADHD
        • Anxiety/Anxiety Disorders
        • Behavioral Issues
        • Bipolar Disorder
        • Borderline Disorder
        • Bullying
        • Chronic Illness
        • Codependency
        • Communication Issues
        • Coping Skills
        • Depression
        • Domestic Violence/Abuse
        • Grief & Loss
        • Identity Development
        • Impulse Control Disorders
        • Infertility
        • Learning Disabilities
        • Life Transitions/Adjustment
        • LGBTQ+ Issues
        • Marginalized Communities
        • Mood Disorders
        • Neurocognitive Disorders
        • Oppositional Defiance
        • Parenting
        • Peer Relationships
        • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Issues
        • Racial/Ethnic Identity
        • Self-Esteem Issues
        • Self-Harm
        • Sexual Abuse
        • Sleep Issues
        • Stress Management
        • Suicidal Ideation
        • Trauma & PTSD
        • Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
        • Women’s Issues
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        Jiayu Liu, LCPC

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        Jiayu Liu LCPC, OMHG, Therapist in Rockville, MD

        Jiayu Liu, LCPC, NCC

        Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
        National Certified Counselor

        ✓ Speaks Mandarin Chinese
        ✓ In-Office: Rockville, MD
        ✓ Virtual Visits

        Insurances Accepted

        • Aetna
        • Carefirst/BCBS
        • Cigna
        • Medicare
        • Optum/United Healthcare

        To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

        About Me

          Hello there! I am Jiayu, and I’m professionally licensed in DC and Maryland. I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology at Capital Normal University in my home country. With a strong sense of curiosity to learn more about different cultures, I decided to attend graduate school in the United States and earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling George Washington University at Washington DC.

          Life is beautiful and full of challenges, and sometimes it can be difficult and lonely to deal with everything by yourself. I believe that everyone is unique and have the strength to heal from difficult situations. My aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to share as well as to be a listening ear and a compassionate support during our time together in therapy and help you uncover clarity, resilience, and balance.

          I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I value cultural sensitivity and I use an integrative approach to therapy because everyone is different and have unique needs. I believe in the power of building genuine connections with my clients. I use a strength-based approach to help my clients and family heal and thrive. I also incorporate expressive art-based and play-based approaches into my work since talking is not always the language for everyone.

          Modalities

          Approaches

          • Collaborative
          • Culturally-Sensitive
          • Emotionally Focused
          • Integrative
          • Person-Centered
          • Strength-Based

          Education

          • Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Couseling –  George Washington University

          Areas of Expertise

          • Anger Management
          • Anxiety/Anxiety Disorders
          • Communication Issues
          • Coping Skills
          • Depression
          • Grief & Loss
          • Identity Development
          • Life Transitions/Adjustment
          • Marginalized Communities
          • Mood Disorders
          • Peer Relationships
          • Racial/Ethnic Identity
          • Self-Esteem Issues
          • Stress Management

          Other Languages

          • Mandarin Chinese

          Certifications

          • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
          We accept many major insurances.
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          Selima Jumarali, Ph.D.

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          Selima Jumarali, Ph.D.

          Selima Jumarali, Ph.D.

          Psychological Associate

          ✓ Virtual Visits

          Psychotherapy

          Ages Served

          • Adult (ages 18+)

          Insurances Accepted

          • Aetna
          • Carefirst/BCBS
          • Cigna
          • Medicare
          • Optum/United Healthcare

          To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

          About Me

          My name is Selima Jumarali and I am a queer, Indo-Caribbean, Muslim femme of color. I offer compassionate listening, authentic validation, critical questions and reflections, and skill development for coping with trauma and triggers. I support my clients with: exploring your racial, gender, sexual, and/or religious/faith identities; surviving and thriving in an oppressive world with multiple marginalized identities; navigating chronic illness or health concerns; developing self-compassion and self-acceptance; and moving through, and growing around, grief.

          I can help you feel a greater sense of control and acceptance over your emotions (the good, the bad, the ugly); better predict how you will feel when and why; understand what your feelings are signaling to you; and help you quiet your inner critic and practice self-compassion. I will help you build healthy relationships, navigate conflict, and understand when you need to compromise, advocate for yourself, or set boundaries. I can also help you gain clarity and confidence about your academic or professional next steps. Therapy with me is a warm, interactive space to feel holistically seen, deeply heard, and vulnerably held. Ultimately, I want to help you create the life you actually want to wake up to every day.

          I am an integrative therapist who draws from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Interpersonal Process Therapy. I look forward to working with you!

          Approaches

          • Integrative
          • Culturally-Sensitive
          • Faith-Based
          • Hollistic
          • Trauma-Focused

          Modalities & Services

          Areas of Expertise

          • Boundary Setting
          • Chronic Illness & Health Concerns
          • Coping Skills
          • Conflict Management
          • Depression
          • Identity Development
          • LGBTQ+ Issues
          • Managing Difficult Emotions
          • Peer Relationships
          • Racial/Ethnic Identity
          • Self-Advocacy & Self Compassion
          • Self-Esteem Issues
          • Stress Management
          • Trauma
          • Working with Individuals from Marginalized Communities
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